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Democrats' same-sex marriage tradeoff

Amendment reaffirms a 1993 law that has been used to legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination

Salon

Editorial: Protecting same-sex marriage rights

The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward protecting same-sex and interracial marriage by advancing a landmark bill that would rightfully recognize the legality of such marriages in every state in the nation.

Tribune News Service

NY Rep. Hakeem Jeffries officially announces bid for Democratic House leader

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York officially announced his bid on Friday to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi as Democratic leader in the House of Representatives.

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Nancy Pelosi: The most powerful woman in American politics. Period.

As outgoing House speaker Nancy Pelosi reveals her political future, Andrew Feinberg looks back on her legacy

The Independent UK

Same-sex marriage faces Senate test with GOP votes uncertain

Senate Democrats are moving ahead with legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage

The Independent UK

'Vindication': Schumer lifts Democrats with majority stunner

The midterm elections were a vindication for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has racked up a series of unexpected legislative victories this year as he has navigated Democrats’ slim 50-50 majority

The Independent UK

Senate to begin debate this week on bill to protect same-sex marriage

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer teed up a vote to start debate this week on legislation protecting same-sex marriage, after the bill’s sponsors agreed on changes intended to draw enough Republican votes to win passage.

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Senate to begin debate this week on bill to protect same-sex marriage

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Senate to begin debate this week on bill to protect same-sex marriage

WASHINGTON — The Senate will begin debate this week on legislation protecting same-sex marriage, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, after the bill’s sponsors made changes aimed at drawing enough Republican votes to win passage.

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US midterm elections: Democrats retain control of Senate as House race still undecided – as it happened

Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer hail achievement after Nevada victory as Georgia Senate heads to runoff

The Guardian - US

Biden on Dems keeping Senate control: "I am incredibly pleased"

"I feel good and I'm looking forward to the next couple years."

Axios

Democrats defy 'red wave' forecasts to keep Senate control, eye Georgia

Democrats took a victory lap on Sunday after retaining control of the U.S. Senate, defying Republican hopes for a "red wave" in the midterm elections, and turned their attention to Georgia where a run-off contest could strengthen their hand in Congress.

Reuters

US Democrats win Nevada, maintain Senate majority

American President Joe Biden's Democrats retained control of the US upper house on Saturday, as incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto won Nevada to give the party the 50 seats it needs for an effective Senate majority.

Radio France Internationale

Biden says he’s ‘not surprised’ but ‘incredibly pleased’ by turnout that ensured Democratic control of Senate

‘It is a reflection of the quality of our candidates’

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Democrats win control of Senate in latest blow to Republicans after 'Red Wave' crumbled

The fate of the House is still uncertain, but Catherine Cortez Masto's victory in Nevada gave Democrats the 50 seats they needed to keep the Senate after the party out-performed midterm expectations

The Independent UK

Schumer hails Democratic retention of Senate as he condemns GOP’s violent rhetoric

Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada clinches Democrats’ majority as both parties prepare for a runoff election in Georgia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Democrats Await Nevada Election Result that Could Seal Their US Senate Majority

Democrats on Saturday were one seat away from majority control of the US Senate next year, as vote-counting in deeply-divided Nevada continued following Tuesday's midterm elections and campaigning kicked off for a Dec. 6 runoff in Georgia. If incumbent Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto manages to fend off Republican Adam…

Reuters

Democrats seal control of U.S. Senate with win in Nevada

Democrats will hold onto control of the U.S. Senate after Senator Catherine Cortez Masto won re-election in Nevada, Edison Research projected on Saturday, handing a major victory to President Joe Biden.

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The Denver Post

Democrat Michael Bennet beats Joe O’Dea in Colorado Senate race

DENVER — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet won his reelection bid Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press, setting him up to be one of the longest-serving senators in the state’s history.

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New York US Sen. Chuck Schumer wins his fifth term

NEW YORK — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer handily defeated Republican challenger Joe Pinion on Tuesday night, but will have to wait to learn whether he’ll be able to keep his title as Senate majority leader.

The Independent UK

From voting rights to abortion: Inside the new Democratic Congress if the party pulls off a major midterm win

If Joe Biden’s party pulls off a majority, it will provide a shock to the DC political class and change the game for his legislative agenda, John Bowden writes

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Amy Schumer says son was hospitalized with RSV during her ‘SNL’ prep week

Amy Schumer’s 3-year-old was hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus last week while she prepared to host “Saturday Night Live,” the comedian said Sunday.

The Independent UK

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep their hold on the U.S. Senate

Benzinga

As Schumer Pushes For Marijuana Reform, Here Are 3 Cannabis Stocks With Some Smoking Dividends

The Cannabis ETF (ARCA: THCX) is down roughly 62% year-to-date, as emerging markets have received the biggest brunt of the market downfall since the beginning of the year.

The Independent UK

From voting rights to abortion: Inside the new Democratic Congress if the party pulls off a major midterm win

If Joe Biden’s party pulls off a majority, it will provide a shock to the DC political class and change the game for his legislative agenda, John Bowden writes

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